What if getting older isn’t about slowing down, but about discovering new possibilities?

In this episode of the Reclaim Your Energy Podcast, host John Curran welcomes Dr. Corinne Auman, a gerontologist and author of the award-winning book Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging, for an insightful conversation about challenging outdated beliefs about aging and redefining what life after 50 can look like.

Dr. Auman shares her perspective on why traditional expectations about growing older may no longer serve us, how ageism can influence the way we see ourselves, and why curiosity, purpose, and personal reinvention remain important throughout our lives.

Together, John and Dr. Auman explore the transition into retirement and the opportunities it can create, the importance of preparing for caregiving conversations before a crisis arises, and how we can move beyond limiting assumptions about what is possible as we age.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why it’s time to rewrite the traditional story of aging.
• How outdated beliefs about getting older can limit our possibilities.
• Why purpose, curiosity, and reinvention matter after 50.
• How retirement can become an opportunity for a new chapter.
• Why preparing for caregiving and family conversations matters.
• How to approach the years ahead with greater openness, confidence, and possibility.

Growing older doesn’t mean we’re finished growing. It can be an opportunity to rediscover who we are, what matters to us, and what we want the next chapter of life to look like.

If you’re over 50 and ready to challenge old assumptions, reconnect with your sense of purpose, and explore what’s still possible, this conversation is for you.

About Dr. Corinne Auman

Dr. Corinne Auman is a gerontologist with more than 20 years of experience working with older adults and their families. She is the author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging and is dedicated to helping people rethink aging and navigate its opportunities and challenges.

About the Host

John Curran is the host of the Reclaim Your Energy Podcast, where he explores practical insights, meaningful conversations, and new possibilities to help adults over 50 reclaim their energy and make the most of their next chapter.

If this episode resonates with you, follow the Reclaim Your Energy Podcast on Spotify and share it with someone who is ready to see aging in a new light.